LUCKNOW, April 10 -- Experts on Day One of the three-day 'Art of Birthing Conclave' underscored the urgent need to strengthen maternal and neonatal care through skill-based training, evidence-based practices and global collaboration.

The program was organised at Atal Bihari Vajpayee Scientific Convention Centre, King George's Medical University.

Dr Preeti Kumar, organising chairperson of the conclave, and president of the Lucknow Obstetrics and Gynaecological Society, said that reducing maternal and neonatal mortality depends on a strong synergy between practical training, scientific protocols and international best practices, a release shared with the media on Friday, read.

Dr Seema Mehrotra, organising secretary, said the conclave ai...